Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs.Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscoresThank you for registering. 2 For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy He lets them know it was not so much on his own account, or at all with any selfish views, or for any secular interest of his own, that he was so concerned, but it was "a godly jealousy", or a "zeal of God"; which he was inspired with by God, and which was for the honour and glory of God, even Jesus Christ, who is God … Me too!

All rights reserved.Now, please bear with some of my “craziness” for a moment. 2 Corinthians 11:2. But if you do, at least show me the patience you would show a fool, so that I too may boast a little. How easily you endure those who, in their arrogance, destroy your dignity or even slap you in the face. Who is led astray into sin and I do not burn with zeal If boasting is necessary, I will boast about examples of my weakness. Three times I’ve been shipwrecked; for an entire night and a day I was adrift in the open sea. I’ve also promised that I would present his fiancée to him as a pure virgin bride. weak and I do not feel their weakness? For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is eternally praised, knows that I am speaking the truth. Yes, please be patient with me. Are they servants of the Anointed One? For although I may not be a polished or eloquent speaker, I’m certainly not an amateur in revelation knowledge. The Passion Translation® Copyright © 2017 by Passion & Fire Ministries, Inc. Used by permission. Why? Why Paul defends his credentials. Once they stoned me. But in order to eliminate the opportunity for those “super-apostles” to boast that their ministry is on the same level as ours I will continue this practice. 1 Now, please bear with some of my “craziness” for a moment. Is it because I have no love for you? 2 For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy; for I betrothed you to one husband, so that to Christ I might present you as a pure virgin. For they are not true apostles but deceitful ministers who masquerade as “special apostles” of the Anointed One. 2 You need to know that God’s passion is burning inside me for you, because, like a loving father, I have pledged your hand in marriage to Christ, your true bridegroom. I’m beside myself when I speak this way, but I am much more of a servant than they. 2 Corinthians 11:14 Context. Indeed, we have demonstrated this to you time and again.Have I committed a sin by degrading myself to dignify you? 11 Oh, that you would bear with me in a little folly—and indeed you do bear with me. 11 I wish that you would bear with me in a little foolishness; but [] indeed you are bearing with me. I. Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22'* 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order'Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness.Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. I received ample financial support from other churches just so that I could Remember, when I was with you I didn’t bother anyone when I needed money, for my needs were always supplied by my Macedonian friends. I’ve toiled to the point of exhaustion and gone through many sleepless nights. 2 Corinthians 11 – Paul’s “Foolish Boasting” A. I am too. 2 Corinthians 11 is the eleventh chapter of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.It is authored by Paul the Apostle and Timothy (2 Corinthians 1:1) in Macedonia in 55–56 CE. So I was careful, and will continue to be careful, that I never become a burden to you in any way.As the reality of Christ lives within me, my glad boast will not be silenced throughout the region of Achaia. For you seem to gladly tolerate anyone who comes to you preaching a pseudo-Jesus, not the Jesus we have preached. 1. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is … 11 Wherefore? Of course, what I’m about to tell you is not with the Lord’s authority, but as a “fool.” For since many love to boast about their worldly achievements, allow me the opportunity to join them. That doesn’t surprise us, for even Satan transforms himself to appear as an angel of light! Once, when I was in Damascus, the governor under King Aretas had his troops searching for me to have me arrested, but I was stuffed in a basket and lowered down through a window and managed to escape.